Contractor Permit Responsibility Checklist

A checklist for confirming who handles permits, inspections, and corrections.

Checklist

• Permit responsibility written in contract
• Trade permits included
• Inspection scheduling assigned
• Corrections and reinspection fees addressed
• Final records promised

Keep with your records

• Save a PDF or screenshot of online approvals
• Store records with home documents
• Share final approvals with buyers, insurers, or future contractors when needed

Helpful next steps

• Check the project guide for your scope
• Search local guides for your city or county
• Verify current requirements with the authority having jurisdiction

This page is general planning guidance, not legal, engineering, architectural, or code-compliance advice.